Fruit Bon Bons

By weavincanuck

Ingredients

• 1 14 oz can Sweetened Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
• 2 7 oz packages flaked coconut
• 1 (8 serving size) package fruit flavor gelatin, any flavor
• 1 cup ground blanched almonds
• 1 tsp almond extract
• food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut, 1/3 cup gelatin, almonds, extract and enough food coloring to tint mixture desired shade. Chill 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Using about 1/2 tablespoon mixture for each, shape into 1 inch balls. Sprinkle remaining gelatin onto waxed paper, roll each ball in gelatin to coat. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; chill. Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.


Strawberry Bon Bons: Using strawberry flavor gelatin, prepare bon bon mixture as above. Form into strawberry shapes. In small bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, 3 tbsp Borden Whipping Cream and few drops green food coloring. Using pastry bag with open star tip, pipe small amount on top of each strawberry.